Dr Zoe Russell

Specialist Physio FACP

Dr Zoe Russell FACP

Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Dr Zoe Russell consults exclusively from our Clayfield PhysioWorks clinic. Zoe was awarded the Specialist Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist title by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2021, reflecting the highest clinical physiotherapy qualification available in Australia. She has been part of the PhysioWorks team since 2008 and is known for her warm, thorough, and progressive approach to sports injury management and rehabilitation.

Zoe’s extensive experience across both elite and recreational sport helps her deliver strong clinical reasoning, accurate diagnosis, and evidence-based rehabilitation plans. Patients describe her as caring, knowledgeable, and highly effective, particularly with shoulder and lower-limb injuries including hip, knee, and ankle joint or tendon problems. She also manages pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation for hip, knee, and ankle procedures.

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Alongside her PhysioWorks role, Zoe works with elite swimmers at the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS). She was a physiotherapist for the Australian Swim Team during the 2024 Paris Olympics Games Staging Camp and worked within the Australian Olympic Committee headquarters medical team.

Zoe Russell Physiotherapist

Zoe has provided physiotherapy services to the New Zealand White Ferns Cricket Team, Australian Dolphins Junior Pan Pacific Swim Team, Australian Under 20 Athletics Team, and the Australian Sailing Team. Zoe also competed as a national-level Indoor Netball athlete, representing both Queensland and Australia — giving her insight into high-performance demands and injury patterns.

Now retired from high-level netball, Zoe remains active through swimming, gym training, and trying new sports. Her combined athletic and clinical background helps her guide patients through practical, confidence-building rehabilitation programs.

Who Zoe Works Well With

Athletes returning to sport after injury
Patients needing accurate diagnosis and structured rehab plans
People with shoulder, hip, knee, or ankle injuries
Post-surgical clients (hip, knee, ankle)
Recreational athletes with tendon injuries
Teenage athletes experiencing growth-related issues

What to Expect in Your Appointment

Zoe performs a detailed assessment, discusses your goals, and provides a clear explanation of your diagnosis. She develops a structured plan that focuses on pain reduction, movement restoration, strength, and return-to-sport or daily activity. She may also include video analysis, hands-on treatment, exercise prescription, and training advice.